PSY 448 - Cognitive Development

Unit(s): 4

This course covers theories and research on cognition from infancy through adolescence. Major theorists include Piaget, Vygotsky, Sternberg, Fischer, Case, Bruner, and information-processing perspectives. Special topics include social cognition, theory of mind, concept formation, problem-solving, memory, multiple intelligences, standardized testing, language, and cultural variations.

Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): PSY 410, PSY 302 or consent of instructor.
Breadth Area: Developmental.